Principal Process Engineer, Pharmaceutical Development

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Discipline
Pharma & biotech engineer
Region
Basel-City, Basel (BS)
Client
Pharmaceutical development
Advertised on
30.10.2026

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The role develops robust manufacturing processes for parenteral drug products, from process characterization to technology transfer and commercial launch.

Your tasks

  • Develop manufacturing processes for parenteral liquid and lyophilized formulations
  • Design and execute process characterization and process design studies
  • Lead technology transfer projects to global commercial manufacturing sites
  • Represent process development in cross-functional and international project teams
  • Collaborate with manufacturing sites to ensure successful project execution
  • Author sections of regulatory submissions for Phase 1-3 and marketing applications

What you bring

  • PhD or master's degree in chemistry, chemical or process engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience in drug product process development
  • Expertise in parenteral process development and technology transfer to commercial sites
  • Experience designing and justifying down-scale models and process parameters
  • Track record of parenteral drug product launches for synthetic molecules
  • Experience authoring drug product sections of regulatory submissions (NDA/BLA)
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 20 percent

Conditions

  • Workload: 100 %
  • Work model: On site
  • Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

  • 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position

How to apply

You apply with your Try&Hire profile: upload your CV, check the details, enter key facts and availability. A short introduction video is optional but helps. Our team will get in touch if your profile fits the assignment.

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